Molniya-M 8K78M for Kosmos 359
The individual Molniya-M 8K78M launch vehicle used for Kosmos 359, the companion Venus-lander mission to Venera 7, from Baikonur on 22 August 1970. The rocket reached Earth orbit, but a Blok L sequencing and power-supply failure prevented departure for Venus.
Identity
- Aliases
- Kosmos 359 launch vehicleKosmos-359 Molniya-M8K78M for 3V No. 631
- Name
- Molniya-M 8K78M for Kosmos 359
- Slug
- molniya-m-8k78m-1970-08-22-kosmos-359
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- The individual Molniya-M 8K78M launch vehicle used for Kosmos 359, the companion Venus-lander mission to Venera 7, from Baikonur on 22 August 1970. The rocket reached Earth orbit, but a Blok L sequencing and power-supply failure prevented departure for Venus.
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- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 13:52:43 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 13:52:43 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1970-08-22
- Last Flight Date
- 1970-08-22
- Vehicle Code
- 8K78M